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Wine & Music Pairing & Tasting With Fess Parker Winery

Indulge in an Edgy Fusion of Flavors: The Wine Militia x Vin de Syrah Present Eclectic Food, Wine and music Pairing Experiences featuring the award-winning Fess Parker Winery along with multiple wine brands within their portfolio. You are invited to taste with all of us and our friends in this revolutionary wine pairing adventure as The Wine Militia, the pioneers of edgy wine experiences, join forces with San Diego's iconic Wine Bar, Vin de Syrah and Fess Parker Winery. Prepare your taste buds for an extraordinary evening of innovation, indulgence, and unparalleled sensory delights. Event Highlights: Multiple wines and bites to taste = 3 mini experiences in one night! Edgy Wine & Food Pairing: Immerse yourself in a curated selection of avant-garde wines from Fess Parker Winery - married with curated wine bites. Bold yet harmonious flavors will meticulously be paired with delectable bites crafted by the culinary experts at Vin de Syrah. Wine & Music Pairing: Elevate your senses as we blend the art of wine with the magic of music. Discover the symphony of flavors and notes, where each wine is expertly harmonized with live music performances, creating an unforgettable sensory journey. Holiday Wine Selections: Explore a diverse range of wines from Santa Barbara Wine Country carefully curated to challenge your palate and expand your wine horizons. Unearth hidden gems and exclusive holiday savings with bundles. Taste before you buy and have them arrive at your front door within days. *Must be at least 21 years of age with valid ID to attend What else do you have planned on a Wednesday evening ? Let's get loose! Stay Connected on Facebook

California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks in support of Proposition 1, a $6.38 billion bond ballot measure, during a news conference at the Los Angeles General Medical Center in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. California voters have passed the measure that will impose strict requirements on counties to spend on housing and drug treatment programs to tackle the state’s homelessness crisis. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass listens at left.

Voters pass Proposition 1 requiring counties to spend on programs to tackle homelessness

Proposition 1 authorizes the state to borrow $6.4 billion to build housing and treatment beds.

NPR announced it would cease posting to Twitter after the social media platform labeled the nonprofit "Government-funded Media."

NPR quits Twitter after being falsely labeled as 'state-affiliated media'

NPR's official Twitter feeds have gone silent. The news organization cites the social media platform's decision to question NPR's editorial independence through a series of inaccurate labels.

Some baby boomers would like to downsize from their large homes, but say it doesn't make financial sense. Single-family homes in Dumfries, Va., are seen here last year.

Many baby boomers own homes that are too big. Can they be enticed to sell them?

Lots of older Americans say they'd love to downsize, but it doesn't make financial sense. The housing roadblock has left some would-be buyers stuck. We asked experts what policies could change that.

So many Oscar nominations, so little time! Let us help.

Your guide to Oscar-nominated movies and where to watch them

The Academy Awards are on Sunday and we've got you covered. We've assembled all our past coverage of films nominated in six major categories. Dive in!

Chula Vista City Councilmember Andrea Cardenas is shown at a City Council meeting on Dec. 12, 2023

Ex-Chula Vista councilmember pleads guilty to theft charges

Former Chula Vista City Councilwoman Andrea Cardenas and her brother Jesus pleaded guilty Wednesday to two felony counts of grand theft for fraudulently obtaining a COVID-relief loan for their political consulting business and using the money for personal expenses, and for unlawfully obtaining state unemployment benefits.

Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones play rival storm chasers in <em>Twisters</em>.

'Twisters' swirls an old-fashioned rom-com into an effects-happy action movie

This follow-up to the 1996 blockbuster Twister updates the original by making its heroine — not its hero — the center of gravity, but alas, the script doesn’t let her be a whole lot of fun.

"Orphan crops" refers to plantings that have fallen out of favor but could offer advantages over staples like wheat and grain in a changing climate. Above: Lablab purpureus, also known as Indian bean and Egyptian kidney bean, is native to sub-Saharan Africa and India. It's a warm-season annual or short-lived perennial with a thick stem that grows up to 3 feet and vines that can reach 25 feet long.

What are 'orphan crops'? And why is there a new campaign to get them adopted?

The grass pea is one: a hardy crop that can thrive in a drought. An agriculturist is spearheading an effort to diversify what farmers grow as climate change threatens staples like corn and wheat.

Raashida, 15, says she was injured in her family's home in Rakhine State, Myanmar, on August 7 in a drone attack by the Arakan Army. Her mother and one sibling also sustained injuries. According to Amnesty International, "Rohingya civilians are now caught in the middle of intensifying conflict in Rakhine State between the Arakan Army and the Myanmar military." Raashida's family has fled Myanmar for Bangladesh, where nearly 1 million Rohingya refugees live in camps, having left their homes due to anti-Muslim persecution and violence.

Whatever happened to ... the Rohingya refugee who won a U.N. award for his photos?

We catch up with Sahat Zia Hero, a winner last year of the Nansen Refugee Award for "outstanding work" helping displaced people. He is still making pictures: "This is a tough life."

Ocean Beach Pier Jump Fundraiser

Public is invited to join the Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego and the San Diego Junior Lifeguards at the OB Pier Jump! Important Jump Information: • $150 minimum donation/ticket purchase (each participant) • Ticket sales will close on Sunday, Aug 6 at 6 p.m. Remaining tickets will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the event on Aug 7. • T-Shirts will be available for purchase at the event only. Adult and kid sizes are available. $25 long sleeve / $20 short sleeve. How will it work? Purchase tickets online with the desired am/pm time below. On event day, check-in at purchased ticket time (8 a.m. or Noon) with name, printed ticket, event waiver, and fins for your required safety lecture. Jumping Requirements: $150 minimum donation (each participant). No Refunds and Non-Transferable. NO FINS NO JUMP. Must be 18 years or older. Must wear swim fins. Must attend safety lecture. Must be a strong ocean swimmer; the ocean swim to the beach after your jump is between 500-1000 yards. Waiver form required at check-in (print and sign beforehand). AM Jumps: 8 a.m. check-in; 8:30 a.m. safety lecture; 9-11 a.m. jump times PM Jumps: Noon check-in;12:30 p.m. safety lecture; 1-3 p.m. jump times Socialize with us: @PDFSanDiego Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Create your own fundraising page to share your experience and cause #FaceYourFear #OBpierjump Jumps will be live streamed on PDFSD Instagram account. Thank you again for your continued support! We are looking forward to another successful SDJG Pier Jump and celebrating this milestone with our amazing San Diego Junior Lifeguards!

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